The Story of Wellesley
Florence Converse
In 1875, Wellesley college opened its doors to women. The Story of Wellesley, written over a hundred years ago, by Florence Converse, a Wellesley professor and graduate herself, tells of the first 40 years of this remarkable school. Henry Fowle Durant founded it with a very specific philosophy which grew and changed as the decades passed. The first six presidents each approached their duty with different talents and goals. Students flourished and became supporting alumnae. Although the individuals mentioned in the Story of Wellesley have all passed into history, their legacy and influence lives on in the alumni and students of today. Narrated by three Wellesley alumnae.
Author - Florence Converse.
Narrator - Jennifer Fournier.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Florence Converse
Jennifer Fournier
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Description:
In 1875, Wellesley college opened its doors to women. The Story of Wellesley, written over a hundred years ago, by Florence Converse, a Wellesley professor and graduate herself, tells of the first 40 years of this remarkable school. Henry Fowle Durant founded it with a very specific philosophy which grew and changed as the decades passed. The first six presidents each approached their duty with different talents and goals. Students flourished and became supporting alumnae. Although the individuals mentioned in the Story of Wellesley have all passed into history, their legacy and influence lives on in the alumni and students of today. Narrated by three Wellesley alumnae. Author - Florence Converse. Narrator - Jennifer Fournier. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:00:00:22
Chapter 2
Duration:00:01:02
Chapter 3
Duration:00:03:24
Chapter 4
Duration:00:49:01
Chapter 5
Duration:00:30:38
Chapter 6
Duration:00:55:15
Chapter 7
Duration:00:55:25
Chapter 8
Duration:00:46:59
Chapter 9
Duration:00:28:22
Chapter 10
Duration:00:24:54
Chapter 11
Duration:00:50:20
Chapter 12
Duration:00:22:16
Chapter 13
Duration:00:58:07
Chapter 14
Duration:00:00:52
Chapter 15
Duration:00:00:28